Perth and the Silvery Tay

The Ultimate River Tay Public Art Trail Walk in Perth

he River Tay Public Art Trail is one of the best free ways to explore Perth, combining riverside walks, parks, sculpture, poetry and hidden corners of the city. This self-guided route takes around two to four hours, or as long as you want if you enjoy wandering, looking closely and discovering places you might otherwise miss. It is an easy, rewarding way to see Perth through art, landscape and story.

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Angus Og Revisited: Childhood, Thatcher, and a Highland Legend

Rediscovering Angus Og through an Inverness Museum exhibition, this post looks at Ewen Bain’s wit, language and political bite, and why the cartoons still resonate.

The climb up Cluny Hill to Nelson's Tower

Nelson’s Tower, Forres – 97 Steps to the Top

Climb 97 spiral steps inside Nelson’s Tower, Forres, and enjoy stunning views over the Moray Coast. This round stone tower, built in 1806 to honour Admiral Nelson, is open seasonally and free to visit.

Canada’s Great Rivers To Avoch: The Untold Story Of Sir Alexander Mackenzie

Canada’s Great Rivers To Avoch: The Untold Story Of Sir Alexander Mackenzie

Sir Alexander Mackenzie may have crossed a continent, and he finished his days quietly in a Highland village. This blog explores his extraordinary life, his legacy in both Canada and Avoch, and the stories—celebrated and complex—that he left behind.

Why You’ll Love the Forres Highland Games (and What to Expect)

Why You’ll Love the Forres Highland Games (and What to Expect)

A fun-filled Highland day out in friendly Forres, with flying cabers, massed pipes, dancing, and over 50 local stalls. Click here to find out what to expect from the Forres Highland Games!

Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Clava Cairns

Planning a visit to Clava Cairns? This guide covers everything you need to know—from the prehistoric builders and stone alignments to respectful visiting, archaeological finds, and nearby ancient sites. Step into Scotland’s sacred past.

Munlochy Clootie Well Forestry Land Scotland notice Board

The Clootie Well of Munlochy: Sacred Rags, Forest Paths, and Ancient Magic

Hidden in a quiet fold of the Black Isle, the Clootie Well of Munlochy is no ordinary woodland spring. With trees draped in weathered cloth and curious offerings, this sacred place carries the echoes of an ancient world where healing, hope, and spiritual belief intertwined. Long before Christianity arrived, people made pilgrimages to such wells, seeking cures through rituals now barely remembered — but still practised, in curious modern forms, to this day.

The Chariots of Fire Beach Race

The Chariots of Fire Beach Race

The Chariots of Fire Beach Race: A Timeless Tribute in St Andrews, Scotland A Scene from History The Chariots of Fire Beach Race is a unique and evocative event held annually in St Andrews, Scotland. Inspired by the iconic scene from the film “Chariots of Fire,” where Olympians Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams ran along …